Public CIO February 2008

Green Initiatives Gain Attention From Government CIOs

By David Raths

But environmental issues still get low priority unless political leaders are vocal proponents of change.

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Feature

The 2008 Public CIO Survey: By David Raths, contributing writer
Public-sector CIOs name IT alignment, security as top priorities.

IT Work Force Shortage Forces Government to Change Recruiting Methods: By Andy Opsahl, Staff Writer
CIOs alter work environments to attract young IT workers to government and retain them.

Public-Private Partnership Improves Case Management for Workers Comp Agencies: By Chandler Harris, Contributing Writer
Workers comp agencies partner with software vendor to develop new case management solution.

Effective IT Controls Ease Computing, Communications and Security Concerns: By Alyssa G. Martin, Contributing Writer
Public CIOs Develop Manual and Automated Processes to Improve Services and Build Trust.

Enterprise GIS Strategies Strengthen Government Operations: By John Cassidy, Contributing Writer
CIOs elevate GIS in government through coordinated and cooperative approaches.

Virtualization Saves Money and Energy by Eliminating Physical Servers: By David Raths, contributing writer
CIOs turn to server virtualization for more space in the server room.

Telework Helps Virginia and Arizona Recruit and Retain Employees: By Merrill Douglas, Contributing Writer
Government telework strategies also strengthen continuity of operations.

CIO Sightings

The Futurist

Web 2.0 and Social Networking Ideas for Government CIOs: By Larry Singer, Contributing Writer
Online communities can improve social services and other government programs.

FastGov

Questioning the Wisdom of IT Critics: By Paul W. Taylor, Contributing Writer
The number and influence of outsiders who criticize IT is growing.

Book Review

The Big Switch: Rewiring the World, from Edison to Google: By Paul W. Taylor, Contributing Writer
Reviewed by Paul W. Taylor, chief strategy officer, Center for Digital Government

Introduction

Leaving the Drive Behind: By Tod Newcombe, Contributing Editor
Leaving the Drive Behind